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BT increases free mobile data allowance for schoolchildren

BT increases free mobile data allowance for schoolchildren

The telecoms giant, which owns mobile operator EE, said it would also zero-rate some educational websites by the end of the month.

Teenager named and sentenced to life term over ‘gang warfare’ murder

Teenager named and sentenced to life term over ‘gang warfare’ murder

An order protecting Riaz Ahmed’s identity was lifted at Birmingham Crown Court.

Majority of coronavirus patients have at least one symptom six months later

Majority of coronavirus patients have at least one symptom six months later

The research looked at the long-term effects of Covid-19 on people admitted to hospital in Wuhan, China.

Boris Johnson hails approval of third coronavirus vaccine for use in the UK

Boris Johnson hails approval of third coronavirus vaccine for use in the UK

The Moderna jab has been shown to be 94% effective against Covid-19 and should be available in the UK from spring.

How do the new travel and Covid testing rules work?

How do the new travel and Covid testing rules work?

The Government has announced plans to introduce new coronavirus testing requirements for travellers heading to England from abroad.

Ross Kemp and Christopher Biggins among mourners as Barbara Windsor laid to rest

Ross Kemp and Christopher Biggins among mourners as Barbara Windsor laid to rest

The actress died last month at the age of 83.

Campaigner fined for alleged pub bombings anniversary convoy Covid rule breach

Campaigner fined for alleged pub bombings anniversary convoy Covid rule breach

Julie Hambleton, whose sister died in the 1974 IRA bombings, described West Midlands Police’s move as ‘disgusting’.

Infections will spread in classrooms with high pupil numbers, scientists warn

Infections will spread in classrooms with high pupil numbers, scientists warn

Scientific advice group Independent Sage is calling for the definition of key workers to be narrowed amid large parental demand for places.

Statement from Harte and McAreavey families

Statement from Harte and McAreavey families

The Co Tyrone teacher was murdered on January 10 2011 when she was attacked in her hotel room in Mauritius while on honeymoon.

Families criticise Mauritius authorities ahead of honeymoon murder anniversary

Families criticise Mauritius authorities ahead of honeymoon murder anniversary

Relatives of Michaela McAreavey said their determination to get justice for the Co Tyrone teacher is undiminished 10 years on.

Mother of new year baby reassures women preparing to give birth in lockdown

Mother of new year baby reassures women preparing to give birth in lockdown

Finn was the first baby to be born in Glasgow in 2021.

London mayor declares ‘major incident’ with coronavirus spread ‘out of control’

London mayor declares ‘major incident’ with coronavirus spread ‘out of control’

Sadiq Khan is asking for the closure of places of worship and for face masks to be worn routinely outside of the home.

Mother describes pain of losing son and ‘best friend’ in hit-and-run crash

Mother describes pain of losing son and ‘best friend’ in hit-and-run crash

Harley Watson was struck by the car, driven by Terence Glover, as he left Debden Park High School with his friends on December 2 2019.

More than 30,000 fines handed out for Covid-19 breaches

More than 30,000 fines handed out for Covid-19 breaches

Police chiefs say blatant rule-breakers should expect a penalty.

Variant accounts for almost two-thirds of England’s Covid cases, figures suggest

Variant accounts for almost two-thirds of England’s Covid cases, figures suggest

The ONS said 81% of positive cases in London from December 28 to January 2 were estimated to be genetically compatible with the new variant.

Paramilitary style attacks down but bomb attacks rose in 2020

Paramilitary style attacks down but bomb attacks rose in 2020

There were 17 bombing incidents in 2020, compared to 15 in 2019 despite lockdown, according to the latest police statistics.

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine work?

Moderna’s vaccine has been shown to be 94.1% effective in preventing Covid-19.

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The Moderna vaccine means that the UK should have at least three effective Covid-19 vaccines in use by the spring.

Celebrities urged to stay away from Devon and Cornwall

Celebrities urged to stay away from Devon and Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez urged the rich and famous to lead by example and not travel to the West Country.

New Covid strain adds ‘dangerous dimension’ to pandemic, says Mark Drakeford

New Covid strain adds ‘dangerous dimension’ to pandemic, says Mark Drakeford

The First Minister also said pupils will be taught online until January 29 at the earliest.

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